Joleene Naylor is the author of the glitter-less Amaranthine vampire universe, a world where vampires aren't for children. Comprised of a main series, a standalone prequel, and several short story collections, she has plans to continue expanding with a trilogy and standalone novels. 
In her spare time, Joleene is a freelance book cover designer and for-fun photographer. She maintains several blogs, full of odd ramblings, and occasionally updates her website at JoleeneNaylor.com. In what little time is left, she watches anime, plays PokemonGo, and works on her crooked Victorian house in Villisca, Iowa. Between her husband, family, and pets, she is never lonely, in fact, quite the opposite. Should she disappear, one might look for her on a beach in Tahiti, sipping a tropical drink and wearing a disguise. 

Pulled into a world of darkness, Katelina's fate becomes intertwined with that of Jorick, a dark, enigmatic vampire. To stay by his side, she must navigate intrigue, terror and bloodshed as they are drawn from one battle to another. Dreams of peace seem elusive, and are complicated by mysterious vampires, old relics, and an ancient master. Join Katelina and Jorick in a world where vampires don't sparkle and night is eternal.

Amaranthine

She charged. Jorick dodged back and Jamie rushed forward. Sushel threw himself between them, meeting the sword with his sickle. Jorick shoved him out of the way, then sprang at Fethillen. The vampiress leapt backwards, catapulted herself off the wall, and somersaulted over his head to land behind him. She took a swipe with her blade that threw blood droplets, and hopped away.


Jorick spun toward her to find Sushel blocking his path. The vampire swung at him, but Jorick ducked and slammed him in the stomach with his elbow. Sushel stumbled backwards. With a roar, Fethillen did a spinning, slicing move that left Jorick with a cut on his cheek.


What the hell? Come on Jorick! You can beat her!


A thought jumped to the front of her mind. "She's older than he is."


Chapter 487